Haint Blue

I recently read about a "haint" blue color that was used around many homes in Savannah. The color is a bright blue, maybe close to royal blue, and it was believed to ward off spirits or ghosts. The color is painted on window sills, doors, porches, or the trim of the home generally. Apparently, the color symbolizes water, which the homeowners believed was something the evil spirits were incapable of passing over. I never noticed it before I read this information, but now I've actually noticed it on several homes around downtown Savannah. Keep an eye open next time you're driving.